EXPLAIN
- to make plain or understandable [v EXPLAINED, EXPLAINING, EXPLAINS]
- to make clear and understandable [v -ED, -ING, -S]
- Make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas
- Minimize the significance of an embarrassing fact or action by giving an excuse or justification
- Account for (an action or event) by giving a reason as excuse or justification